Taking steps to be prepared for an earthquake can save your life. Make yourself aware of all the exits anytime you enter a building. In your home keep a flashlight and shoes next to your bed. Do not hang pictures or decorations over beds or couches. If you are in bed when an earthquake hits, don’t get out of bed. Make sure you are not next to any windows or glass that could shatter. Get into a fetal position and cover your face and neck. Do not go outside the building until the shaking has stopped. Once the shaking has stopped check for damage around you and then vacate the building quickly. More info: earthquake checklist